Still haven’t been able to play since I broke my collar bone in August. Had a metal bar fitted and currently having physio. Not being able to play has really frustrated me and affected me in all different ways. Hopefully at my next physio appointment at the end of this month I will be cleared to play. Hopefully my swing isn’t affected!
Still haven’t been able to play since I broke my collar bone in August. Had a metal bar fitted and currently having physio. Not being able to play has really frustrated me and affected me in all different ways. Hopefully at my next physio appointment at the end of this month I will be cleared to play. Hopefully my swing isn’t affected!
Is that you throwing out the excuses for a high handicap if we get a Charlton Life comp up and running
Seriously matey hope you can get back swinging a club
Still haven’t been able to play since I broke my collar bone in August. Had a metal bar fitted and currently having physio. Not being able to play has really frustrated me and affected me in all different ways. Hopefully at my next physio appointment at the end of this month I will be cleared to play. Hopefully my swing isn’t affected!
Is that you throwing out the excuses for a high handicap if we get a Charlton Life comp up and running
Seriously matey hope you can get back swinging a club
I never had a low handicap before the injury to be fair!
Cheers Magic1999. Hopefully I’m back into the swing of things by the time any kind of tournament could be arranged. Pun intended 😀
Had a lesson Monday Worked on the driver Very happy with the results However fear I'll need to take a basket with an alignment stick protruding out of it to get me to have the correct takeaway and swing path!
Played Royal St Georges in a society competition in relatively good weather on Tuesday. I hadn’t played in 3 weeks so of course had one of the rounds of my life, 38+43 for an 81 and to win by 3 points – the only person to match/beat their handicap (course handicap 13, was/is around 11 otherwise).
The last time I won anything golf related was on the Lullingstone pitch & putt in about 1997, so to feel some competitive nerves around there and stay steady was really cool. I just had the one double bogey/blob, on the par 3 3rd.
It does irk me that it’s relatively unpopular with pros, but then I think it’s the furthest removed from an American style of golf course that we have on the Open rota. The blind shots and no man’s lands are wild, and it has some severe greens and run-offs – I don’t think the fairway bounces are unfair but then I can’t hit a driver 300+ yards.
They are allowing 36 hole days again next year which aren’t cheap (this winter is "only" £125), but it really is one of the best in the world.
4's a long par 4 then this crazy green and slopes await:
This is the blind, no man's land you play over on 5:
10 has one of the coolest green sites you'll find anywhere, atop a dune with fall-offs on all sides:
Just received a belated 50th birthday present from the wife's family .... voucher for 18 holes at Royal St Georges (Valid until March 2023) for those of you who have had the pleasure of playing the course before whats a good month to play ?
I would go for mid-late July as that'll be the nearest Open conditions. Links courses look and play best when a bit brown, and using it outside summer you'd be writing off some of the voucher money.
The rough is highest and thickest in summer though.
I would go for mid-late July as that'll be the nearest Open conditions. Links courses look and play best when a bit brown, and using it outside summer you'd be writing off some of the voucher money.
The rough is highest and thickest in summer though.
Just received a belated 50th birthday present from the wife's family .... voucher for 18 holes at Royal St Georges (Valid until March 2023) for those of you who have had the pleasure of playing the course before whats a good month to play ?
Be prepared for the toughest round of golf you will ever play - wind or no wind !!!
An absolute brute of a golf course
Oh and read the dress regulations carefully - they don’t muck about…..
Enjoy it though - a magical place
If I were you - make a w/e of it and play Princes on (say) the Sunday - much more forgiving, but still a test (particularly the Shore 9)
Just back from 2 days playing Princes with 23 pals. With about 3hrs sleep in between. I missed our last one with the Tier 2 / Tier 3 stuff so great to get down there again.
The sun shone brightly, the wind kicked up, feel we got lucky with some decent weather and links challenge. Face now looks like I’ve been on a spa weekend with the sun and wind on it!
Played Westerham today, first time. Loved it, beautiful course. Shot an 89 which I’m happy with. Especially as I am building my strength back up in my shoulder since my injury. That’s 5 rounds in a row that I have been under 90, which is massive progress for me.
Played at the London club yesterday,international course,at the age of 78,as part of a memorial society for a good friend.Will not mention my performance,but this was physical torture.Absolutely loved the course but with the crap conditions and the very hilly layout,my dear old legs had well and truly had it by the end.A shout for the club,as visitors you often wonder how you will be accepted at a club of this stature.From the time we arrived until we left,the staff and members could not have been more sociable and helpful,helped make for a great day,fully fully fitting for the man we were remembering. I did win the nearest the pin on the second par 3 over the lake,well pleased with that.
Played at the London club yesterday,international course,at the age of 78,as part of a memorial society for a good friend.Will not mention my performance,but this was physical torture.Absolutely loved the course but with the crap conditions and the very hilly layout,my dear old legs had well and truly had it by the end.A shout for the club,as visitors you often wonder how you will be accepted at a club of this stature.From the time we arrived until we left,the staff and members could not have been more sociable and helpful,helped make for a great day,fully fully fitting for the man we were remembering. I did win the nearest the pin on the second par 3 over the lake,well pleased with that.
Wow, well done, I’d imagine the buzz you got from the shot on that par 3 over the lake got you up that hill!!, it is a good club the staff are friendly, just bloody expensive, they used to knock the twilight rate out at £50 which makes it very good value for that condition of course. I love playing both courses there.👍
Yep,I was ecstatic,2 of my quartet both single figure players used irons and went in the water,I dont hit the ball too far so just decided to wack a driver into the bank and see what happens,when it appeared out of the mist 10 foot from the hole,it was a moment of great euphoria.I took the cowards way out and just rolled up to ensure a par,had I gone past by a margin I would have cried.
I’m just back from a Northern Ireland
golf trip, the Portrush area has some stereotypically Irish courses but they’re
concentrated together and near towns, unlike the big ones in the Republic.
Warmed up at Portstewart – Riverside,
the cheaper links-parkland hybrid companion to Portstewart’s Irish Open course.
Royal Portrush – Dunluce could be
the best course on the Open rota. I’ve played all of the current rota now and none have as much drama, scenery or up and downs for as long. Hasn’t got many
bunkers but has lots of raised greens and penal collection areas. Looks great
for viewing as well.
Number 5, driveable for the pros:
The short 13th, which backs on to the 17th green:
'Calamity Corner', the 16th:
Portstewart’s first 8 holes have the
most stereotypical Atlantic dunes you can imagine then it turns into more
standard links and hilltop holes. Will have to go back as holes 2 and 3 were
closed for winter, including this belter:
Royal Portrush – Valley is decent,
has a lot of flat, parallel holes so it got samey.
Castlerock has a bit of everything, a
burn, a railway, a couple blind shots, some elevated tees, hilltop holes, flat
areas plus some big dunes. Very good.
Its sister 9 hole is wild, 2450
yards of alleys between dunes plus some drops and climbs among them:
I do love these links trips but the
enjoyment is so weather dependent, you spend a lot money so hunting for yet
another ball blown away by strong winds gets tiresome but afterwards you’re obviously
“wow that was actually really cool.” Have got another Scotland trip planned in
May then I’ll have to go back to normal holidays I think.
Just had two days at Celtic Manor,with my 2 sons and a friend.Played the 2010 first day,,to be honest,other than the prestige of playing this course,it is really quite difficult if like us you are a high handicapper.Nevertheless,what a great experience,played the Roman Road course next day,still a challenge,but much more suitable for the average golfer.The whole set up there is very welcoming,you really do feel appreciated.
Just had two days at Celtic Manor,with my 2 sons and a friend.Played the 2010 first day,,to be honest,other than the prestige of playing this course,it is really quite difficult if like us you are a high handicapper.Nevertheless,what a great experience,played the Roman Road course next day,still a challenge,but much more suitable for the average golfer.The whole set up there is very welcoming,you really do feel appreciated.
You must have been there same time as me, I played Roman Road on Monday and Montgomerie on Tues. Our group too tight to pay the extra for 2010. Found Roman Road a little easier than the Montgomerie particularly walking - the Montgomerie is a brutal trek and the back 9 played tough.
We were there tuesday and wednesday,we had buggies on both days,but as they were only allowed on the paths,the amount of walking was still substantial,I am 78 and could never have walked around the 2010,without collapsing.
I’m just back from a Northern Ireland
golf trip, the Portrush area has some stereotypically Irish courses but they’re
concentrated together and near towns, unlike the big ones in the Republic.
Warmed up at Portstewart – Riverside,
the cheaper links-parkland hybrid companion to Portstewart’s Irish Open course.
Royal Portrush – Dunluce could be
the best course on the Open rota. I’ve played all of the current rota now and none have as much drama, scenery or up and downs for as long. Hasn’t got many
bunkers but has lots of raised greens and penal collection areas. Looks great
for viewing as well.
Number 5, driveable for the pros:
The short 13th, which backs on to the 17th green:
'Calamity Corner', the 16th:
Portstewart’s first 8 holes have the
most stereotypical Atlantic dunes you can imagine then it turns into more
standard links and hilltop holes. Will have to go back as holes 2 and 3 were
closed for winter, including this belter:
Royal Portrush – Valley is decent,
has a lot of flat, parallel holes so it got samey.
Castlerock has a bit of everything, a
burn, a railway, a couple blind shots, some elevated tees, hilltop holes, flat
areas plus some big dunes. Very good.
Its sister 9 hole is wild, 2450
yards of alleys between dunes plus some drops and climbs among them:
I do love these links trips but the
enjoyment is so weather dependent, you spend a lot money so hunting for yet
another ball blown away by strong winds gets tiresome but afterwards you’re obviously
“wow that was actually really cool.” Have got another Scotland trip planned in
May then I’ll have to go back to normal holidays I think.
I love playing links courses but only from May to September, otherwise you don't hey the true feel of it. Played Carnoustie in the winter & the tees had been moved to mats so shortened the holes & they also refigured the layout......most disappointing.
Swung a club for the first time in about 15 years a few weeks ago at the driving range as my daughter's started to play. Considering I'm still recovering from a torn rotator cuff, I'm actually hitting it fairly well.
My daughter had a few lessons at school and has a fairly good technique but my teaching skills are limited, I used to play a lot but was fairly average.
I can tell her the basics (keep your head down, stance etc) but she could really do with proper lessons. Can anyone recommend anywhere that does 1 2 1 lessons for younger golfers (she's 13) and also any par 3 courses?
Swung a club for the first time in about 15 years a few weeks ago at the driving range as my daughter's started to play. Considering I'm still recovering from a torn rotator cuff, I'm actually hitting it fairly well.
My daughter had a few lessons at school and has a fairly good technique but my teaching skills are limited, I used to play a lot but was fairly average.
I can tell her the basics (keep your head down, stance etc) but she could really do with proper lessons. Can anyone recommend anywhere that does 1 2 1 lessons for younger golfers (she's 13) and also any par 3 courses?
Give Pedham Place a ring, i've heard that the pro there is pretty good,also a decent 9 hole par 3 course which is never that busy👍
Swung a club for the first time in about 15 years a few weeks ago at the driving range as my daughter's started to play. Considering I'm still recovering from a torn rotator cuff, I'm actually hitting it fairly well.
My daughter had a few lessons at school and has a fairly good technique but my teaching skills are limited, I used to play a lot but was fairly average.
I can tell her the basics (keep your head down, stance etc) but she could really do with proper lessons. Can anyone recommend anywhere that does 1 2 1 lessons for younger golfers (she's 13) and also any par 3 courses?
Give Pedham Place a ring, i've heard that the pro there is pretty good,also a decent 9 hole par 3 course which is never that busy👍
If it's Adam he is a good friend of my daughter & son in law, met him a few times and he is a good lad. Not sure if he teaches children but if he does you will be in good hands.
Swung a club for the first time in about 15 years a few weeks ago at the driving range as my daughter's started to play. Considering I'm still recovering from a torn rotator cuff, I'm actually hitting it fairly well.
My daughter had a few lessons at school and has a fairly good technique but my teaching skills are limited, I used to play a lot but was fairly average.
I can tell her the basics (keep your head down, stance etc) but she could really do with proper lessons. Can anyone recommend anywhere that does 1 2 1 lessons for younger golfers (she's 13) and also any par 3 courses?
Give Pedham Place a ring, i've heard that the pro there is pretty good,also a decent 9 hole par 3 course which is never that busy👍
If it's Adam he is a good friend of my daughter & son in law, met him a few times and he is a good lad. Not sure if he teaches children but if he does you will be in good hands.
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Seriously matey hope you can get back swinging a club
Worked on the driver
Very happy with the results
However fear I'll need to take a basket with an alignment stick protruding out of it to get me to have the correct takeaway and swing path!
Nothing great about it. Just good for casual practice with a 7iron
With a bucket and stick showing me correct swingpath yes...
Got a LOT of work to do with the big stick!
4's a long par 4 then this crazy green and slopes await:
This is the blind, no man's land you play over on 5:
10 has one of the coolest green sites you'll find anywhere, atop a dune with fall-offs on all sides:
18 without the stands:
Oh and read the dress regulations carefully - they don’t muck about…..
Enjoy it though - a magical place
If I were you - make a w/e of it and play Princes on (say) the Sunday - much more forgiving, but still a test (particularly the Shore 9)
The sun shone brightly, the wind kicked up, feel we got lucky with some decent weather and links challenge. Face now looks like I’ve been on a spa weekend with the sun and wind on it!
I did win the nearest the pin on the second par 3 over the lake,well pleased with that.
I’m just back from a Northern Ireland golf trip, the Portrush area has some stereotypically Irish courses but they’re concentrated together and near towns, unlike the big ones in the Republic.
Warmed up at Portstewart – Riverside, the cheaper links-parkland hybrid companion to Portstewart’s Irish Open course.
Royal Portrush – Dunluce could be the best course on the Open rota. I’ve played all of the current rota now and none have as much drama, scenery or up and downs for as long. Hasn’t got many bunkers but has lots of raised greens and penal collection areas. Looks great for viewing as well.
Number 5, driveable for the pros:
The short 13th, which backs on to the 17th green:
'Calamity Corner', the 16th:
Portstewart’s first 8 holes have the most stereotypical Atlantic dunes you can imagine then it turns into more standard links and hilltop holes. Will have to go back as holes 2 and 3 were closed for winter, including this belter:
Royal Portrush – Valley is decent, has a lot of flat, parallel holes so it got samey.
Castlerock has a bit of everything, a burn, a railway, a couple blind shots, some elevated tees, hilltop holes, flat areas plus some big dunes. Very good.
Its sister 9 hole is wild, 2450 yards of alleys between dunes plus some drops and climbs among them:
I do love these links trips but the enjoyment is so weather dependent, you spend a lot money so hunting for yet another ball blown away by strong winds gets tiresome but afterwards you’re obviously “wow that was actually really cool.” Have got another Scotland trip planned in May then I’ll have to go back to normal holidays I think.
My daughter had a few lessons at school and has a fairly good technique but my teaching skills are limited, I used to play a lot but was fairly average.
I can tell her the basics (keep your head down, stance etc) but she could really do with proper lessons. Can anyone recommend anywhere that does 1 2 1 lessons for younger golfers (she's 13) and also any par 3 courses?
Lost 15 balls in 4 rounds. Either feast or famine golf.
Weather was nice. Little bit of rain one evening.
Golf courses busy, but in need of a little TLC. Puerto Banus nowhere near as lively as before.
I'm gonna look at some dates for the Charlton Life golf day later this week!